The Fort Gibson Tigers will face off against the Skiatook Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Fort Gibson is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Grove just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They and the Ridgerunners were almost perfectly matched up, but they suffered a 29-28 defeat. The matchup marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Despite the loss, Fort Gibson had strong showings from Karrson Davis, who threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns, and Brody Hansen, who picked up 173 receiving yards and three TDs. Hansen also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending one pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, Skiatook earned a 21-14 victory over Miami on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Skiatook found their leader in freshman Jackson Fudge, who rushed for 113 yards and one score.
Fort Gibson's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-2. As for Skiatook, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Thursday's game might be decided on the ground. Fort Gibson has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 193.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Skiatook struggles in that department as they've been averaging 171.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Fort Gibson against Skiatook when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 56-24 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Bulldogs' Luke Sutton, who rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Thursday, will it be easier for the Tigers to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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